Which of the Following Offers the Best Definition of 'Biocultural

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following offers the best definition of 'biocultural diversity' for our purposes?

• A) population-based human variation generated through the synergistic interrelationship of biology and culture
• B) biological differences seen between various populations around the world
• C) population-based human biological variation driven by the ecosystem
• D) culturally driven human variation in the human body as it exists around the world
• E) all individual differences generated by the interrelationship of biocultural factors

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Definitions:

Livestock Wastes

By-products of farm animal production, including manure and urine, which can contribute to pollution if not properly managed.

Groundwater

Water located beneath the Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations.

Habitat Degraded

Refers to the deterioration in quality and reduction in the value of habitats, affecting the organisms living there due to natural or human-induced causes.

Soil Ecology

The study of how soil organisms interact within their environments and contribute to soil health and fertility.